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Integrate with A R T. Roxanne Holonitch St. Joseph Montessori School. Workshop developed for:. Goal:. Classroom teachers in buildings without art teachers Art teachers to re-energize their programs Anyone who enjoys art projects.
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Integrate withART Roxanne Holonitch St. Joseph Montessori School
Workshop developed for: Goal: • Classroom teachers in buildings without art teachers • Art teachers to re-energize their programs • Anyone who enjoys art projects • Projects using basic materials found at any art supply or craft store • Simple, easy-to-follow steps for teachers and students • Projects that integrate into classroom curriculum
Study the Work of Leonardo da Vinci • Discuss inventions • His secret code of writing and using mirrors to read • Students can develop their own “inventions” with drawings and models Science Classes
Recycled Art • Collect materials throughout the year, and create a project on Earth Day • Make a theme, and be specific with needed materials Science Classes
Autumn Texture Rubbings • Grab your tracing paper and crayons • Discuss the seasons and the parts of a leaf • Don’t bring them in! Go on a nature walk and collect your samples Science Classes
Color Wheels with Prism • Materials like watercolor and tissue paper to blend colors Science Classes
Dissect Flowers with Georgia O’Keeffe • Discuss parts of the flower • Integrate the work of Georgia O’Keeffe • Make smaller individual pieces or a large scale group piece that fills a bulletin board Science Classes
Planets with Paper Mache • Materials like wallpaper paste, newspaper, balloons, and paint • Each student researches a different planet • Hang in science area of classroom in proportion to distance Science Classes
Acetate Drawings of Body Systems • Learn the parts and systems of the human body in layers Health/PE Classes
Wreath Headband • Get into the Olympics spirit with wreaths for all participants • Materials include green construction paper and pipe cleaners. Health/PE Classes
Magazine Collages of Food Groups • Use old magazines and newspapers to find images of food • Study the food pyramid and the basic food groups Health/PE Classes
Olympic Ceremonies • Materials like sequins and glitter add flash to your medals Health/PE Classes
Tessellations • Discuss the work of M.C. Escher to create tessellations Math Classes
Symmetrical/Assymetrical • Look in nature to see where symmetry exists • Materials include basic drawing materials like pencils Math Classes
Graph Paper Drawings • Study the work of Piet Mondrian • Think abstract or realistic Math Classes
Tangrams • Purchase a basic tangram kit or create your own • Don’t just think small, create GIANT pieces • Add magnets to back to work on the chalkboard Math Classes
Passports • Create a small “passport” with research on countries and drawings • Buy ink stamps and when complete, “stamp” their books as the exit the country World History/Culture Classes
Cave Paintings • Caves of Lascaux • Use large brown craft paper, and neutral paints • Find sticks and stones for your painting tools • Discuss basic needs for humans World History/Culture Classes
Archeology Dig • Create pottery or buy terra cotta, decorate it, then break it. • Hide in sandbox and rope off as “Dig Site” • Use simple tools like shovels and brushes to discover your treasures World History/Culture Classes
Ancient Egyptian Cartouche • Using the Ancient Egyptian alphabet, create names in the cartouche template • Can be drawn, carved, or formed. • Even stamps from potatoes make it fun World History/Culture Classes
Aboriginal Art from Australia • Materials needed include q-tips and paint World History/Culture Classes
Chinese Scrolls • Parchment paper and watercolors closely resemble original scrolls • Craft sticks can be added for end handles • Smaller individual pieces are great, but a large-scale group piece makes a statement. World History/Culture Classes
African Masks • Make it an event. Learn tribal songs and dances, cook African foods… • Basic materials can go along way. Adding rafata ribbon adds drama World History/Culture Classes
Stained Glass Windows • Materials needed include: tissue paper, black construction paper, scissors, and glue. • Don’t limit your project to photos - take a tour of your parish our church Religion Classes
Wooden Saint Dolls • Add a hands on material/activity to your Religion classroom • Before painting the dolls, students can research their saint. Religion Classes
Models of Cathedrals/Churches • Materials like shoe boxes and construction paper are the start to a wonderful 3D project. Religion Classes
Musical Drawings • Play different styles of music, and have students draw along with it • Try a variety at one time to see the differences in the drawings • Simple materials like markers, crayons, and colored pencils Music Classes
Create tamborines • Materials like paper plates and beads, with tape or staples to hold them together • Don’t forget to decorate your tamborines! Music Classes
Create maracas • As simple as cups taped together • Or as complex as paper mache • Plan a concert for Cinco de Mayo Music Classes
Make Panpipes • Simple materials like straws and tape Music Classes
Shadow Puppet Play • A white sheet as a backdrop, and a spotlight or flashlight • Cardboard and sticks for the figures • Practice storytelling skills Music Classes
Tilma for Our Lady of Guadalupe • Older students paint the figures and rays • Younger students can create the flowers • Present it at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Spanish Classes
Day of the Dead • Sugar kits available online • Materials like showboxes, construction paper, and tissue paper to make the alters Spanish Classes
Study Murals and Diego Rivera • Great opportunity to decorate the school walls • If you can’t have a permanent painting, grab a large roll of paper and work together on large-scale drawing or painting Spanish Classes
Study Frida Kahlo and Self Portraits • Study self-portraits with Frida • Grab materials like mirrors and paints to find your inner self Spanish Classes
Become a Book Illustrator • Eric Carle, Bill Martin, etc. have great styles that are visually fun to use • Paints, scissors, and glue are all you need for a fun display Library Classes
Dewey Decimal System Signs • Instead of the standard store-bought signs, students can feel ownership with signs created by them. Library Classes
Humuments • Take old/discarded books and illustrate around select words • Materials like Sharpies work great! Library Classes
Dr. Seuss Day! • Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with fun costumes and decorations Library Classes
Board Games • Instead of the boxed games, your class can create their own board games • Turn indoor recess frowns upside down Library Classes
Now, go get messy!questions? Roxanne Holonitch rholonit@cdeducation.org